CONNECTING TALENT: Altum Consulting's Swift Solution for SSE's Interim Support Needs

The Brief:

The School for Social Entrepreneurs (SSE) partnered with Altum Consulting to address an urgent need for interim support due to an increase in operational workload. SSE required a part-time candidate with demonstrable Business Central expertise, available for immediate commencement. The niche skill set, and part-time availability made this a complex recruitment challenge. Altum Consulting applied its specialised expertise and extensive network to deliver an effective and timely solution.

The Execution:

Altum Consulting implemented a targeted recruitment strategy, utilising its expertise in the Transactional Finance recruitment landscape and its expansive professional network:

• Specialised Talent Acquisition: Our consultant, with 5 years of experience in this niche market, used their established network to identify and engage high-calibre candidates.
• Comprehensive Candidate Profiling: We conducted rigorous assessments to ensure technical proficiency in Business Central and alignment with SSE’s culture and team dynamics, ensuring a strong cultural fit.
• Accelerated Search Process: After the client briefing on 28th November 2024, we launched a targeted search strategy, drawing from our extensive network and pre-qualified talent pool. 
• Efficient Interview Process: We facilitated prompt interviews to evaluate both technical competence and cultural compatibility, ensuring a seamless selection process.

The Results:

We delivered a customised solution that not only met SSE’s immediate needs but also established a foundation for a long-term partnership:

• Swift Placement: The ideal candidate was identified, and an offer was accepted within five business days, minimising operational disruption.
• Immediate Impact: The selected candidate’s expertise in Business Central enabled immediate contributions, reducing the need for extensive onboarding.
• Client Satisfaction: Post-placement follow-up confirmed seamless integration into the team and effective workload management.
• Strengthened Partnership: Our proactive communication and continued support positioned us as SSE’s trusted advisor for future talent acquisition needs.

Client Feedback:

Working with Altum has been great. Leanne and Teddy responded quickly to sourcing us a great candidate who was able to start with immediate effect and we were able to collaborate on a swift onboarding. Our Finance Team have benefitted in getting the suitably qualified capacity they needed to support the team over this interim period.